The controversy heats up in Hollywood, Fla., over comments ex-Congressman Peter Deutsch made to JTA in an interview over the summer about the Ben Gamla Hebrew charter schools.
Deutsch told me the schools are cultivators of Jewish identity. Critics are questioning whether the schools, which are publicly funded, violate the separation of church and state. School administrators say Ben Gamla teaches Hebrew and love of Israel, but not religion.
Support the Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
